Global InformationGerman Whiteheaded Mutton information
 A German Whiteheaded Mutton | |
| Conservation status | Endangered[1] |
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| Other names | Weißköpfiges Fleischschaf, Oldenburg White Head, Whiteheaded German, Whiteheaded Marsh, Whiteheaded Oldenburg[2] |
| Country of origin | Germany[2] |
| Distribution | Germany,[2] Denmark, very small population in New Zealand[3] |
| Use | Meat, wool[4] |
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| Wool color | White[2] |
| Horn status | Both sexes polled[4] |
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The German Whiteheaded Mutton (German: Weißköpfiges Fleischschaf) is a breed of sheep developed to live along the North Sea coast of Germany.[2] It is a dual-use breed used for both its fine wool and meat production.[4] They often graze along the North Sea dikes in Northern Europe.[2]
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